Chapter 3: Return Of The King

Monday Night Raw…

"Ladies and gentleman please welcome, the chairman of the WWE, Mr. McMahon…"

"…Yes sir, we are just 8 days removed from Judgment Day, and six days away from One Night Stand. And when you step back and take it all in, it is clear that the WWE is at a new state of being. You got talent up and down the roster proving the athleticism of our superstars. I am proud to announce that the talent and athleticism will increase now. You see, through intense negotiations, the WWE will be adding another man to its thriving successes. A man that has the potential to do great things here, A man who shows plenty of raw talent, A man who I am proud to see here. Ladies and gentleman, the WWE has added—" an unfamiliar interruption is played throughout the speakers of the arena.

For the first time in a long time, Vince acted as if he was one of the fans, expressing a confused and outraged face. A man who had never been seen before on WWE television walked through the curtain. Jim Cornette did the unthinkable by attending on camera a WWE event. He casually with a smile on his face and with a microphone in his hand walked down the ramp into the ring. Entering through the ropes and stopping to Vince's face with a smile on his face he made clear of his visit.

"Hello Vinny, weren't expecting me back so soon? Actually you don't need to answer I think the dropped jaw says it all. Allow me to introduce myself to those who have been living under a rock or don't have cable. My name is Jim Cornette, the face of TNA management, the real wrestling company. I am here tonight for one huge reason. I'm here to tell you all that this man right here," he said pointing in the direction of Vince before turning back to the camera "the man who runs your beloved company, is lying straight to your faces." The crowd let out some boos directed at Jim. "You see, this person who he says will be on the WWE roster, will never take a step in a WWE arena again. His signature resides on a TNA contract, not a WWE contract. So if you want to see—"

Mr. McMahon cut Cornette's words early, "Who the hell do you think you are? Do you know who I am? I am Vincent Kennedy McMahon, and I will not be talked to like that by a nobody of lower company. Now you get the hell out of my ring before I have you taken out of here in handcuffs."

"Actually, you would be smart not to throw me out and listen to what I have to say. WWE is growing, however TNA is booming. It's no secret that we are gaining on this company and it is only a matter of time before we surpass you. TNA has better talent, better matches, and certainly better fans!" He yelled receiving a shower of boos. "And this whole process of successes starts off with the signing of—"

Vince responded quickly, "He isn't going to TNA! He's going where he belongs, the WWE!" The two heads of each company bickered back and forth desperate to win the argument while the fans around the world were oblivious to whom the subject of this matter was. Minutes later the yelling amongst the two was put to an end when the arena went black suddenly.

"What the hell is going on?" King asked confused. His and everybody's question were to be answered when a loud and explosive sound wave of twin guitars blasted one sound that made millions startled. The arena got quiet once again with the titantron showing an electric field with flashing lights, illuminating the entire arena. The electric letters formed out a message for all to read.

Enough is Enough…The Destination is Set…One Night Stand…One Receives A Signature…One Becomes Vulnerable…

"Signature? Vulnerable? What could that mean?" JR commented.

"I don't know, but you saw it, JR. It said One Night Stand." King responded as both representatives of the two brands paced around nervously. Vince had enough of all the controversy as he quickly called for security to escort Jim Cornette out of the arena.

One Night Stand…

"Oh wait, would you look at this. These TNA guys have been snooping around the whole night and now those dirt bags are coming to the ring now." King angrily informed.

"And Jim Cornette is not alone." JR replied. Before Jim was able to say one word, Vince McMahon made his way to the ring. The scene was the same exact scene shown six days prior. Only this time, behind Jim stood Team 3D and Rhino. The heated argument got to the point where the three TNA wrestlers started to threaten Mr. McMahon thus giving me my cue. The arena went black once again before another message aired.

The Time Has Come…Ask Yourself…Am I Your Fate?

After a short silence, Family Force 5's Luv Addict, though a fight remix made for me, played through the speakers. An explosion occurred at the top of the ramp followed by a man rising from below to the top of the ramp. The man stared down at the ground for a few minutes building the suspense. The man lifted his hood to reveal the returning face of Derek Russo. Simultaneously the crowd erupted with the awareness of Russo arriving. I walked to the ring with a smirk on my face and a chair in my hand, embracing the crowd as I went along. Turnbuckle to turnbuckle, I held my hands with the chair to the crowd before facing the decision in front of me.

First I met face to face with Jim Cornette, then over to Vince receiving boos and cheers respectively. Then back to Jim one more time before faking to turn to Vince. Instead, a quick turn around saw me hit Jim over the head with the chair, followed by Team 3D, then Rhino. Once each member of Team 3D returned to their feet, they each received a Wicked End. Rhino on the other hand who fall victim to a brand new punishing finisher, a reverse Jackhammer that I named Lights Out. With a front standing face lock applied, I lifted Rhino up as if I was to suplex him without his arm draped over my shoulder. Then in mid-air instead of turning over and slamming him on his back, I would apply no spin and slam him down on his face and stomach while landing on top of him. The finisher seemed to shock some as they had never seen it before. The shocked faces could've also been from the bunch of bodies that lay around me. Whatever message you took from that night, one thing was for sure that my decision was to remain in the WWE.

A/N: Sorry it took so long, thanks for being cooperative. Anyways since I mentioned a lot of names and others. I do not own anything in this story except for Derek Russo. Chapter 4 is coming soon.